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| 001 - Part 1 The Little Sweep William Blake The Chimney Sweeper in Songs Of Innocence and Songs Of Experie | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:02:50 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 002 - Part 2 Noye's Fludde Bible Book of Genesis Chapters 6-10 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:17:20 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 011 - Part 11 Owen Wingrave Henry James Owen Wingrave Section 3 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:28:38 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 012 - Part 12 Owen Wingrave Henry James Owen Wingrave Section 4 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:20:05 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 013 - Part 13 The Rape of Lucretia Shakespeare The Rape of Lucrece Section 1 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:36:53 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 014 - Part 14 The Rape of Lucretia Shakespeare The Rape of Lucrece Section 2 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:36:10 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 015 - Part 15 The Rape of Lucretia Shakespeare The Rape of Lucrece Section 3 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:42:13 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 016 - Part 16 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Beginning and Chapters 1-2 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:38:46 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 017 - Part 17 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 3-4 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:27:37 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 018 - Part 18 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 5-6 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:25:40 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 019 - Part 19 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 7-8 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:23:00 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 020 - Part 20 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 9-10 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:24:25 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 003 - Part 3 The Burning Fiery Furnace Bible Book of Daniel Chapters 1-3 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:18:41 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 021 - Part 21 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 11-12 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:17:29 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 022 - Part 22 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 13-14 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:21:52 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 023 - Part 23 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 15-16 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:14:07 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 024 - Part 24 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 17-18 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:18:22 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 025 - Part 25 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 19-20 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:20:48 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 026 - Part 26 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 21-22 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:23:10 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 027 - Part 27 The Turn of the Screw Henry James The Turn Of The Screw Chapters 23-24 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:22:07 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 028 - Part 28 Death In Venice Thomas Mann Death in Venice Der Tod in Venedig Chapter 1 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:13:58 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 029 - Part 29 Death In Venice Thomas Mann Death in Venice Der Tod in Venedig Chapter 2 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:17:25 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 030 - Part 30 Death In Venice Thomas Mann Death in Venice Der Tod in Venedig Chapter 3 | 04 Mar 2026 | 01:03:16 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 004 - Part 4 The Prodigal Son Bible Book of Luke 1511-32 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:03:25 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 031 - Part 31 Death In Venice Thomas Mann Death in Venice Der Tod in Venedig Chapter 4 | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:27:43 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 032 - Part 32 Death In Venice Thomas Mann Death in Venice Der Tod in Venedig Chapter 5 | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:54:20 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 005 - Part 5 The Golden Vanity Traditional English Ballad | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:06:10 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 006 - Part 6 A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream as told by Charles Lamb in Ta | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:26:46 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 007 - Part 7 Peter Grimes George Crabbe The Borough Letter 22 Peter Grimes | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:25:19 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 008 - Part 8 Albert Herring Guy de Maupassant short story Madame Husson's Rosier | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:39:44 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 009 - Part 9 Owen Wingrave Henry James Owen Wingrave Section 1 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:13:11 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
| 010 - Part 10 Owen Wingrave Henry James Owen Wingrave Section 2 | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:23:17 | |
Discover the captivating world of Benjamin Brittens operas, which hold a revered place in the international repertoire. According to Operabase, his works are performed more frequently than those of any other 20th-century composer, surpassed only by Puccini and Richard Strauss when considering all operas after 1900. Britten drew inspiration from a diverse array of sources, ranging from biblical tales to Japanese noh plays. This collection features twelve source stories, with original texts for all but one—A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which is presented through Charles Lamb’s enchanting retelling. While some operas are not included due to the unavailability of public domain texts, this anthology offers a rich exploration of the narratives that shaped Brittens remarkable operatic creations. Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales. | |||
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